Oregon pear growers are facing what the industry is describing as a crisis, with catastrophic returns, rising production costs, weather disruptions, and pest pressure combining to push growers to the edge. The industry is now formally requesting federal assistance to survive.
Oregon is one of the two major domestic pear-producing states, alongside Washington, and its output feeds a significant share of North American fresh pear supply. A distressed growing base in Oregon isn't just a regional story — it has real implications for availability and pricing across the category.
This situation is worth monitoring for any federal response and for signals about the 2026 Oregon harvest volume. Buyers sourcing domestic pears for fall programs should be evaluating contingency supply options now.